BMT

Maritime engineering consultancy designing ships

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Design EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeMelbourne VIC, AustraliaNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Knowledge of designing mechanical and marine components and systems.
Excellent written communication and interpersonal abilities.
Well-developed problem diagnosis and solving skills.
Effective time management skills and strong attention to detail.
Motivation and drive to develop technical capabilities within a supportive, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Australian citizenship is required to be eligible for an Australian Defence Security Clearance.
Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including a Police Records Check.

Responsibilities

Perform specialist mechanical design and engineering in support of the integration of equipment and systems on naval vessels.
Provide mechanical engineering support and guidance within whole-of-ship design teams involving Naval Architecture, Electrical, Mechanical, and Combat Systems integration.
Undertake engineering projects from investigations, design concepts, and Original Equipment Manufacturer interaction through preliminary and detail design, production implementation, and customer acceptance.
Represent the company professionally and technically with Defence and Navy clients, defence-industry customers, and the broader Original Equipment Manufacturer and system-supplier community.

We’re looking for enthusiastic emerging Mechanical Engineers with a passion for Maritime. Step into your career with hands-on projects, supportive mentors, and a team ready to help you grow right from day one.

Kick-start your engineering career on projects that power Australia’s future. Dive into cutting-edge Maritime and Defence work that keeps our nation’s assets safe, efficient and mission ready.

Our Maritime Design and Engineering team draws on the combined strength of more than 40 years of experience across Naval Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, and Combat Systems/C4I Engineering to meet growing industry demand.

Recent Mechanical Engineering graduates and early-career engineers (1–2 years’ experience) are encouraged to apply.

You’ll be working on a diverse range of exciting projects, in support of a wide range of Australian and regional maritime programs, both for new construction (such as the current Royal Australian Navy surface ship programs) and for sustaining and upgrading current ships of the RAN Fleet and for regional Navies.

More specifically you will:

Perform specialist mechanical design and engineering in support of the integration of equipment and systems on naval vessels.
Provide mechanical engineering support and guidance within whole of ship design teams involving all technical disciplines of Naval Architecture, Electrical, Mechanical and Combat Systems integration.
Undertake engineering projects from engineering investigations, through design concepts and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) interaction, all the way through preliminary and detail design to production implementation and customer acceptance; and
Represent the company on a professional and technical basis with our Defence/Navy clients, with our customers within the defence Industry and with the broader Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and system supplier community.

To be successful, you will need the following skills and attributes:

A degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Knowledge of designing mechanical and marine components and systems.
Excellent written communication and interpersonal abilities.
Well-developed problem diagnosis and solving skills.
Effective time management skills and strong attention to detail; and
The motivation and drive to develop your technical capabilities within a highly supportive, multi-discipline engineering environment.

Due to the nature of the work, you must be an Australian Citizen to be eligible for an Australian Defence Security Clearance. The selection process for this role will include pre-employment screening including a Police Records Check.

About the Company

BMT

Maritime engineering consultancy designing ships

BMT is an engineering and science consultancy focused on the maritime sector, providing ship design, environmental risk advice, and offshore infrastructure management. It serves as a technical partner for governments and industry, delivering analysis, engineering design, risk assessment, and program management. Since 1998 it has been employee-owned, preserving independence, with a legacy dating to a merger of BSRA and NMI and a track record on projects like the Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth-class carriers. It aims to enable a safer, more sustainable world by advancing methanol- and hybrid-powered ships and offshore renewable energy.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $570K
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1985

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